Mary Lou (Sifford) Buchanan, 98, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in her home. A private family ceremony will be held in honor and celebration of her life. Mary Lou was born in Springfield, Missouri, in 1925, to Paul and Cecille (McGoldrick) Sifford. She was a devoted Christian and a longtime member of Blue…
Timmy Kohler, 62, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on December 28, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held privately. He was born July 6, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri. Timmy was a USPS worker for 40 years and loved auto racing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Joan Kohler and his brother, Michael.…
Marty K. (Helm) Brunetti, 96, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Her family plans to have her ashes interred with her husband, Barney in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Donations in memory of Marty can be made to the DAR Good Citizenship scholarship. Make checks payable to Gilead Rupe Chapter DAR and mail to…
Norman Wayne Arnold, 83, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Villages of Jackson Creek. Norman will be greatly missed by his entire family. He was the rock on which the family was built. They are so thankful to know that he has gone to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior. Funeral…
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Harfield, 85, of Independence and Concordia, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Armour Oaks Senior Living Community. Betty was born September 9, 1938, the daughter of Henry Herman and Esther Elizabeth (Kessler) Lampe. Betty was a graduate of Concordia High School, class of 1956, the Research Nursing Program, and she received her Bachelor of Science in…
JoAnn "Jo" Johnson, 85, of Independence, Missouri passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. Memorial service is pending. Jo was born on August 18, 1938 in Birmingham, Missouri, daughter of William and Opal (Goodwin) Gover. She married the love of her life, Glenn E. Johnson, on January 18,1958 and began their family with the birth of their first son, John in 1959. …
August 23, 1938 - December 21, 2023 Delores LaHue, 85, passed away peacefully in her home December 21, 2023. She was born to Vernie C. Highfill and Beulah Webb Highfill in Kansas City, Missouri. Delores was the oldest of nine siblings. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1956. Delores was raised with a Baptist upbringing, but in 1968 converted…
Leon Eugene Morlang, 83, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and daughter by his side on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Leon was born on September 18, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Eugene R. and Edna C. Morlang. He graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1960, where he met his…
Wilma Jean Rash, age 82, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service is to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley. Contributions can be made to Odessa Hills Campground at: 6505 Odessa…
Faith Lawler, a beloved member of Independence, Missouri, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and community service. A devoted mother, Faith leaves behind her children, JR, Beau, Michael, Sarahanne, Stephen, and stepson Matthew, several grandchildren, and one great-grand child. Her husband of more than 30 years, Robert, reflects the deep and caring partnership they shared. Beyond…